Mid-level Private Funds Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm with a nationally recognized investment funds practice is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Asset Management and Investment Funds group. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience advising general partners and sponsors on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operations of private funds. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters in a collaborative environment, with increasing responsibility and client interaction over time. 

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Advise established and emerging private fund sponsors on fund formation and structuring

• Handle regulatory and compliance matters related to private investment funds

• Draft and negotiate fund documents, offering memoranda, and investor agreements

• Collaborate closely with clients, providing strategic guidance on fund operations and investor relations

• Support senior attorneys with high-level fund-related advisory matters

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to private fund management issues

• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and business development opportunities within the practice group

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in private fund formation and asset management legal practice

• Significant experience working on the general partner (GP) side of funds

• Ability to handle a fast-paced workload and assume increasing levels of responsibility

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a legal team

• Strong commitment to providing exceptional client service

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active and good standing membership with the bar of the jurisdiction in which the position is held

Skills:

• Expertise in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and other pooled investment vehicles

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and project management abilities

• Legal drafting and negotiation proficiency

• Familiarity with SEC compliance and regulatory frameworks

• Professionalism and collaboration in client and internal communications

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions

• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually

• Parental leave (24 weeks total, 12 paid)

• Business travel accident insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance (including spouse and child coverage)

• Identity protection, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance

• Pre-tax commuter and flexible spending accounts

• Pet insurance and wellness programs

• Student loan refinancing support and 529 plan deductions

• Professional development opportunities including CLEs and bar expense reimbursement

• Relocation assistance, ramp-up/ramp-down programs, and back-up child/elder care services

• Hybrid/remote work flexibility and balanced hours program

• Technology, entertainment, and travel discount programs

• Pro bono work opportunities and community engagement initiatives

A serious Big Law heavyweight with an especially solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions, this firm excels in multiple arenas, from billion-dollar transactions to high-stakes litigation, and everything in between. These days, the firm is prioritizing international expansion, with offices opening across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia, in a move that is sure to bring more cross-border work and multinational clients. Known for its friendly culture, working at this firm means collaborating with brilliant minds and extraordinary individuals.